{"id":2008316,"date":"2025-09-09T07:08:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:08:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2008316"},"modified":"2025-09-09T07:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T07:08:09","slug":"the-top-10-american-states-every-country-fan-should-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/the-top-10-american-states-every-country-fan-should-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 American states every Country fan should visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_83\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Country music is on the rise in the UK, rapidly becoming one of the nation\u2019s fastest-growing genres. For fans looking to immerse themselves in the Wild West\u2019s iconic sound and style, new research from North American tour operator Journeyscape has revealed the top destinations every country music lover should put on their travel bucket list.<\/p>\n<p>You can explore the full research <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.journeyscape.com\/inspiration\/discover-the-top-wild-west-inspired-escapes-in-the-u-s\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-destinations-for-country-music-lovers\">Top Destinations for Country Music Lovers<\/h2>\n<p>Journeyscape analysed multiple factors\u2014including country dance venues, Google search trends for \u201cCountry music\u201d and \u201cCountry dancing,\u201d and the number of concerts in each state\u2014to determine the ultimate destinations for fans seeking the full Western experience.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Rank<\/th>\n<th>State<\/th>\n<th>Country Dance Venues<\/th>\n<th>Total Google Searches for \u2018Country Music&#8217; &amp; \u2018Country Dancing&#8217;<\/th>\n<th>Ranking of US States with Most Country Music Concerts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>Montana<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>8,190<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<td>Tennessee<\/td>\n<td>13<\/td>\n<td>61,990<\/td>\n<td>2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<td>Nevada<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>16,080<\/td>\n<td>3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>New Hampshire<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>8,660<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Colorado<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>33,090<\/td>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6<\/td>\n<td>South Dakota<\/td>\n<td>\u2013<\/td>\n<td>7,280<\/td>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>7<\/td>\n<td>Oklahoma<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>29,210<\/td>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>8<\/td>\n<td>Nebraska<\/td>\n<td>4<\/td>\n<td>14,360<\/td>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>9<\/td>\n<td>Missouri<\/td>\n<td>14<\/td>\n<td>43,780<\/td>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>10<\/td>\n<td>North Dakota<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<td>6,160<\/td>\n<td>11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-montana-tops-the-list\">Why Montana Tops the List<\/h3>\n<p>Montana emerges as the ultimate destination for country music enthusiasts, thanks to its thriving music scene and deep-rooted Western and ranching culture. Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Montana Fair \u2013 A staple for locals and visitors alike.<\/li>\n<li>Under the Big Sky Festival \u2013 Held annually in July at Big Mountain Ranch, Whitefish, featuring folk and country artists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The state also scores 8.44 out of 10 as a Western-style getaway, with rugged mountains and wide-open plains creating the perfect backdrop for fans seeking an authentic country experience.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tennessee-the-heart-of-country-music\">Tennessee: The Heart of Country Music<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no surprise that Tennessee comes in second. Home to Nashville, the genre\u2019s legendary epicentre, the state offers:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Iconic venues like Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium<\/li>\n<li>A jam-packed live show calendar<\/li>\n<li>Major festivals such as CMA Fest each June and the CMA awards in November. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s stepping inside a historic venue or catching a festival performance, Tennessee offers an unmatched experience for country music fans.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-nevada-entertainment-meets-country\">Nevada: Entertainment Meets Country<\/h3>\n<p>Nevada rounds out the top three. Known primarily for Las Vegas, the state is rapidly growing its country music footprint with:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major concerts and residencies from the likes of Brooks and Dunn, Blake Shelton, Reba, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown Band.<\/li>\n<li>Festivals including the iHeartRadio Music Festival\u2019s country-focused events<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s a destination where the glitz of Las Vegas meets the twang of country, making it a must-visit for fans looking for variety and excitement.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<p>For readers wanting a deep dive into the full study and additional Western-style travel inspiration, check out the original research here:<br \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.journeyscape.com\/inspiration\/discover-the-top-wild-west-inspired-escapes-in-the-u-s\/\">Journeyscape \u2013 Best Western-Style Getaways<\/a> \ud83d\udc48<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source entertainment-focus.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Country music is on the rise in the UK, rapidly becoming one of the nation\u2019s fastest-growing genres. For fans looking to immerse themselves in the Wild West\u2019s iconic sound and style, new research from North American tour operator Journeyscape has revealed the top destinations every country music lover should put on their travel bucket list. 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